Any discussion of Australia’s greatest sportstars will inevitably include Don Bradman and Dawn Fraser. But Jack Brabham’s name is another that must be included.
Team Vodafone’s Craig Lowndes won the first of three Holden versus Ford challenge races at Albert Park on Friday.
Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton continues to struggle, but Mark Webber has turned in a strong showing during practice for the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.
Williams have proved the surprise of the first official Formula One practice session of 2009, dominating with a late run ahead of Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix.
Ferrari, Renault and Red Bull had their protests over what they claimed was illegal bodywork on the cars of rivals Williams, Toyota and Brawn rejected by the FIA.
Ferrari, Renault and Red Bull have lodged protests against what they say is illegal bodywork by Williams, Toyota and Brawn ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
Jenson Button says he doesn’t feel the pressure of being an improbable favourite for the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix.
World champion Lewis Hamilton says he does not need multiple Formula One titles to be ranked among the sport’s greats.
Ferrari driver Felipe Massa says changes to the method of deciding the world Formula One drivers’ championship would seriously detract from the sport.
Lewis Hamilton is talking down his chances of kick-starting his world title defence with a win in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix while newcomers Brawn GP are surprise contenders.